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In order for prevention efforts to be effective, it is vital for communities to utilize a planning process that is active, deliberate and ongoing. The Behavioral Health Division provides funding opportunities to community organizations across the state.

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What is evidence-based prevention?

It is guided by several theories of change:
Individual change theories, including theories of risk and resilience.
Intra-and inter-organizational change theories.
Community change theories, including community organizing, policy change, and public health theories.
It applies evidence from rigorous evaluation research on prevention practices.
It follows a process of strategic planning that focuses on integrating thoughtful assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation.
The Strategic Prevention Framework is an evidence-based, 5-step planning process that guides the selection, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based, culturally appropriate, sustainable prevention activities.
Review the Strategic Prevention Framework Guide.

We can help!

We provide assistance to individuals and communities across North Dakota interested in implementing effective prevention.

Are you….

Having trouble getting partners actively involved?
Unsure how to identify the best solution to a community problem?
Trying to write an evaluation plan for a prevention effort?
Unsure how to best present the information you have to community stakeholders?
Looking for how other communities have accomplished a particular strategy?

Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA)

Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) is a collaborative process of providing targeted assistance and support.

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What are the goals of T/TA?

Strengthen the capacity (resources and readiness) of individuals, groups and organizations to implement and sustain effective prevention strategies and positive outcomes.
Support ND communities in successfully implementing SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).

How is T/TA delivered?

In-person training
Online events
Collaboration and resource sharing
Information dissemination
Statewide and national meetings

Topics

Basics of substance abuse prevention
Strategic Prevention Framework Model (assessment, strategic planning, capacity building, sustainability, cultural competence, evaluation, etc.)
Risk and protective factors
Data-driven decision-making
Evidence-based prevention policies, programs, and practices
North Dakota laws